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Global Weight Loss and Diet Management Market Research Report presents the overview and in depth study of worldwide Weight Loss and Diet Management Market for achieving throughout understanding and business intelligence of the market with the Financial & Industrial Analysis of key players, companies, region, types, applications and its future scope in the industry till 2025.

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Everyone wants the weight loss program that sheds pounds without exercise or dieting. In prospecting, the equivalent might be buying a retiring advisors book. Its the liposuction of prospecting. Instant results, just pay the money. Most agents and advisors want to add clients without going to great expense. But prospecting is so frustrating! Why?

1. Advice you get.

You ask agent #1 for a prospecting idea. They comply. You tell agent #2 you are going to use that strategy. They say It never worked for me. Everything work. Nothing works.

Lesson: Success is in the execution of the strategy. Suppose you held one seminar. Few people showed up. You determined Seminars dont work. Well, they did for the guy who did them month after month.

2. Persistence is a virtue.

Youve heard how many failures Thomas Edison had before he arrived at a light bulb that worked. If you implement a strategy for a short time, give up and try one after another, you have succeeded! You have succeeded at implanting failed strategies.

Lesson: The seminar guy described above did a series of seminars over months. The people he invited got used to seeing it as a series. They might not pick up on the first, but attend the third and fourth.

3. Learn to adapt.

Remember cold calling? Suppose you called business owners and always got gatekeepers. Some might ditch the strategy. Others might say: Ill call on weekends. Very early in the morning. Ill try to figure out when the gatekeep wont be there. Many business owners cannot let a phone ring without answering it.

Lesson: Dont just discard a strategy. Learn from experience. It might be the right strategy, but the timing is off.

4. Dont blame compliance.

You hear about a great idea at a conference. Energized, you return to the office and say: This is my great idea! Compliance says no. Clearly they dont want you to succeed.

Lesson: No one wants to be first, especially when risk is involved. Hopefully you got this idea from an agent at the same firm on the other side of the country. Tell your Compliance manager about that! They should call their counterpart and ask: Tell me how you got this approved. I want to do it too.

5. Use multiple channels.

Some people have one strategy. They keep doing it, even if it isnt working. The problem might be your target audience prefers a different channel. Try contacting people using different channels. They dont need to be the same people.

Lesson: You need to engage prospects on their terms. This often means leaving your comfier zone.

6. Dont claim a reactive strategy is proactive.

Ever hear an agent say: I grow my business through referrals? Of course. You can politely ask. Asking too often turns people off.

Lesson: You need a proactive strategy, something you can drive. A strategy where more effort yields more results. If you dont have one, then you dont have a real prospecting strategy.

7. You need both short term and long term strategies.

Newer agents have numbers to hit. Experienced ones can take the long view. Raising your visibility in the community gets you close to the big prospects, but cultivation takes time. You need to book business this month. That requires another strategy running simultaneously.

Lesson: You need to get out, get appointments, meet with people and talk with them. Thats the desired result of your short term strategy. How will you make it happen?

8. Grow your clients.

Many big clients started as little ones. Once they learned you are trustworthy, they did more business. Others built relationships with small business owners who grew their businesses and added new needs.

Lesson: Dont assume you have all their money> Dont assume you have all their business. Keep asking with ideas that make sense.

Prospecting works. Its how experienced agents in your office built their business. Its how you will build (and continue to build) yours too.

ReadWhat Can Insurance Agents Do During Stock Market Declines?,on ThinkAdvisor.

Bryce Sanders is president ofPerceptive Business Solutions Inc.He provides high-net-worth client acquisition training for the financial services industry. His book, Captivating the Wealthy Investor, can be found on Amazon.

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It can feel like the big fitness and nutrition trends of the day take things to the extremeketo-obsessed, burn-your-fat, no-carb-everything. But what if you feel like you fall in the middle? You do your best to hit the weights, get your cardio in, commit to leg day, and eat right, but going all-in on keto seems overwhelmingor maybe you just can't quit that occasional bagel or pancake breakfast. You're only human. And the truth is, human bodies operate at their best when fueled by a diverse balance of vitamins, minerals, and micro- and macronutrients, which can be found in abundance in wholesome, high-quality foods including meats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

Sure, carbs have their purpose when it comes to keeping you fueled. But there are many great reasons to keep the carbs (and added sugars that often accompany them) in check and eat a diet rich in protein and other wholesome ingredients, too. In other words, there are plenty of good reasons to fall somewhere in the middle. Here are seven perks of a carb-conscious regimen.

The leading risk factor for death and disability across the globe is malnutrition in all its formsincluding undernutrition, carrying excess levels of body fat, and dietary risks. According to Ryan Andrews, R.D., C.S.C.S., and principal nutritionist and advisor at Precision Nutrition, those dietary risks include not eating enough fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts, and seedsas well as eating too many non-nutrient-dense food sources of things like added sugar, saturated fat, or salt. A diet high in these foods may be particularly problematic as it could increase your risk of dying of heart disease even if you arent overweight. Choosing your carbs carefully is key to avoiding those unnecessary excess nutrients, and an essential factor in long-term health, Andrews says.

Overdoing it on a particular macro such as carbs can prevent you from meeting other micro and macro-nutrient needs, explains Jonathan Valdez, R.D.N., and a spokesperson for New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For example, not consuming enough protein can slow your body's recovery from a workout or strenuous activity. Eating fewer carbs leaves more room for the nutrient-dense foods that will meet your bodys daily needsand help you feel your best.

A roller coaster of blood sugar and insulin (a hormone that allows your cells to take in blood sugar for energy) can lead to inflammation, which can contribute to chronic disease, explains Kristin Kirkpatrick, R.D., a Colorado-based dietitian. Controlling your carb intake can naturally help regulate your bodys blood sugar levels, she explains. Studies suggest that people who eat fewer carbs may help lower their risk of type 2 diabetes even if they dont lose weight.

The types of carbohydrate-rich foods that are included in the diet play a critical role in overall brain health, mood, and cognitive function, says Andrews. While a lot of factors play a role in optimal brain function, one key nutritional factor seems to be nutrient-dense foods: vegetables, fruits, legumes, seafood, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, he says.

Micronutrients in those foods called polyphenols actually work to improve your brain's plasticityessentially, how well-equipped your brain is to change when presented with new info. (Feel free to dive in here to further nerd out on nutrition science.)

According to a 2018 study from Harvard Medical School, people who took on a more carb-conscious outlook significantly upped their daily calorie burn; they burned 209 more calories a day than those on on carb-heavy diets. Researchers hypothesized that cutting carbs likely increased peoples metabolism and promoted weight loss.

Not meeting your other nutrient needs could lead to slower metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and fats, Valdez says. If youre overdoing it on carbs, youre also likely overdoing it on calories, which can lead to weight gain."

The same Harvard Medical School study found that levels of the hunger hormones ghrelin and leptin were significantly lower in the carb-conscious people than the carb-heavy eaters. By keeping levels of these hormones in check, youll likely eat less come mealtime. Plus, having more room to fill up on protein and other nutrients, says Valdez, can help naturally decrease your overall caloric intake simply by increasing satiety (a natural benefit associated with protein). To stay full, says Valdez, make sure half of each meal is comprised of non-starchy vegetables: Vegetables contain fiber, which makes you feel full on fewer calories."

Your body is picky when it comes to fuel, and it prefers carbs in the form of stored glycogen over all other sources, explains Kirkpatrick. When glycogen stores are low, your body will turn to fat as a source of fuel, she sayssomething that can contribute to weight loss but also performance gains. One 2017 study in the Journal of Human Kinetics found that when endurance athletes stuck with a carb-conscious diet, their muscles seemed to store energy and burn fat more efficiently than those chowing carbs. Its a change that could help you avoid endurance bonks or performance drops when youre on your last leg.

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Weight loss exercises: Having rest days in between can prevent overtraining

To exercise daily or to not, is a personal choice. However, if you have a certain goal like weight loss or flat abs or bulky arms, etc, then how much you should exercise varies on several factors. One can work for two times in a day for reaching a particular body type. It could be because of health reasons or because of an upcoming project (say a role in a film), for which one gains or loses weight, or gets flatter abs. Results that you achieve in the short-term are usually not sustainable in nature.

Taking it slowly and gradually, with a few rest days in between can help you achieve your target weight and even body goals,believes celebrity fitness trainer Kayla Itsines.

Also read:Weight Loss Tips: Taking Rest Days Can Keep You From Quitting Exercising- Know How

In one of her recent posts on Instagram, Itsines talks about how exercising every day, for the same duration and in the same intensity can lead to overtraining. Overtraining can affect your exercise performance and increase risk of injury, some of which can stay with you life-long.

The importance of having sufficient rest days cannot be stressed enough.Having rest days can give your body time to replenish glycogen stores. While resting is important to give your muscles a break, recovery helps in preventing sore muscles, cramping, back pain, knee pain, and other symptoms that you might feel after an intense workout.

Also read:Fitness Tips: How Is Rest Different From Recovery? Know From A Celebrity Trainer

So, if you want to get healthier, fitter and lose weight consistently and sustainably, then do have days for rest and recovery. Talking about the risks associated with exercising every day, Itsines says, "Overtraining can cause fatigue and can eventually lead to injury. Rest is so important because it allows your body to recover and repair itself between workouts - regardless of your fitness level."

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Having said that, the fitness trainer asserts that one may not exercise, but still be active on rest days. "But you shouldn't train," she adds.

Low-intensity steady-state cardio (LISS) is a workout that can be done on your rest days. It may include walking or cycling or jogging for, say, half an hour, at a fairly slow, but steady speed.

Lifting weights and high intensity exercises should be avoided, though.

So, if it has been a while since you took a rest, think again. You may be doing more harm to your body than good!

Also read:Post-Workout Recovery Tips: Try This Recovery Routine If Sore Muscles Are Giving You A Hard Time

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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Its been months since loved ones were able to see their family members in person inside long-term facilities in Georgia, but under Gov. Brian Kemps latest COVID-19 executive order, some facilities will be allowed to welcome guests under new guidelines.Kemp's new order extended shelter-in-place restrictions for folks in long-term care facilities like Azalealand Nursing Home Inc. in Savannah, but the order will also allow facilities to welcome guests with a three-phase approach for in-person visits. The governors order says the three phases are based on a number of things like positive testing rates, virus case numbers and rate of community spread.Currently, places like nursing homes are only permitted to allow loved ones to be with their family members in person for end-of-life situations. But facilities that pass additional criteria, like going 28 days without a coronavirus case and in counties with low positivity rates, will be allow residents to have limited visitors.Azalealand Nursing Home Inc. says theyre unclear when in-person visits will happen inside their facility, but have been allowing guests to visit loved ones through windows and outside at a far distance. For the most part, thats the only interaction these family members are having with their loved ones. And the same with the residents having with their families, their sons, daughters, husbands, wives. And were just now seeing the effects of this, I think, of this long-term isolation that these residents have been going through," said David Orne, Executive Director at the nursing home. Officials here tell me for some residents here, not seeing their loves ones for so long has really taken its toll, with some folks dealing with weight loss and other issues.Orne says staff at Azalealand are tested twice per week and visitors must first schedule a visit before coming.Kemps order also mentions that outside visits like the ones that have been going here for months are still the preferred way to go when visiting loved ones. The governors order is set to expire on Sept. 30.

Its been months since loved ones were able to see their family members in person inside long-term facilities in Georgia, but under Gov. Brian Kemps latest COVID-19 executive order, some facilities will be allowed to welcome guests under new guidelines.

Kemp's new order extended shelter-in-place restrictions for folks in long-term care facilities like Azalealand Nursing Home Inc. in Savannah, but the order will also allow facilities to welcome guests with a three-phase approach for in-person visits.

The governors order says the three phases are based on a number of things like positive testing rates, virus case numbers and rate of community spread.

Currently, places like nursing homes are only permitted to allow loved ones to be with their family members in person for end-of-life situations.

But facilities that pass additional criteria, like going 28 days without a coronavirus case and in counties with low positivity rates, will be allow residents to have limited visitors.

Azalealand Nursing Home Inc. says theyre unclear when in-person visits will happen inside their facility, but have been allowing guests to visit loved ones through windows and outside at a far distance.

For the most part, thats the only interaction these family members are having with their loved ones. And the same with the residents having with their families, their sons, daughters, husbands, wives. And were just now seeing the effects of this, I think, of this long-term isolation that these residents have been going through," said David Orne, Executive Director at the nursing home.

Officials here tell me for some residents here, not seeing their loves ones for so long has really taken its toll, with some folks dealing with weight loss and other issues.

Orne says staff at Azalealand are tested twice per week and visitors must first schedule a visit before coming.

Kemps order also mentions that outside visits like the ones that have been going here for months are still the preferred way to go when visiting loved ones.

The governors order is set to expire on Sept. 30.

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HEALTH NEWS

Gift shop volunteers needed

Gift Shop volunteers are needed at Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals. This is a great way to learn about retail in health care or volunteer your time and experience in an enjoyable shop environment.

Volunteer benefits include shop discounts and a meal voucher. A variety of shift times are available including evenings and weekends. Please visit the hospitals website atbeverlyhospital.org/giving/volunteer-services for more information.

Pet therapy volunteers sought

Care Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, is seeking more volunteers with certified pet therapy dogs to provide pet therapy to hospice patients in a variety of settings throughout Greater Boston and on the North Shore.

Pet therapy dogs must be certified through a registered pet therapy organization. Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support while engaging in the rewarding experience of visiting hospice patients and their caregivers.

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Sheryl Meehan, Director of Volunteer Services and Complementary Therapies at SMeehan@CareDimensions.org or 978-750-9321.

SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Safe Place Support Group

Safe Place is a support group in Beverly dedicated to helping people who have lost a loved one, co-worker or friend to suicide that meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St..

Run by Samaritans of the Merrimack Valley, a program of Family Services of the Merrimack Valley, Safe Place provides a space to talk about your loss with others who are experiencing the same type of devastating loss. Its a place to talk, listen, cry, be silent, grieve, be understood and receive hope and understanding from other loss survivors. Safe Place is a confidential and free support group led by a trained fellow suicide loss survivor.

For additional information, contact Debbie Helms at dhelms@fsmv.org.

Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group

Spectrum Adult Day Health Programs, 600 Cummings Center, Beverly, will host an Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month.

The group will offer information and education about Alzheimers disease and related memory disorders, an increased understanding through shared experiences and mutual support from other caregivers. Free respite care available upon request. Light refreshments will be served

To RSVP for respite care or have questions, contact support leader Rachael Palmacci at 978-921-5020 or signup online at http://spectrumdayprogram.org.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients

An eight-session educational/support program for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer is held at the Beverly Hospital at Danvers. This program is designed to support, guide and provide knowledge.

The free program is held at Beverly Hospital at Danvers Breast Center, Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple St., Danvers. Sessions are held on the first and thirdMonday beginning at 7 p.m. There is no fee.

For further details on upcoming dates or to register, please contact Kimberly Willis, NP-C, Certified Patient Navigator at kwillis@nhs-healthlink.org or call 978-304-8105.

Dementia Support Group

A Dementia Support Group will be held at Twin Oaks Center on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-8 p.m.

When you are faced with a loved one exhibiting symptoms of dementia, it can be a confusing and troubling time in your life. The group will help you understand the disease and gain knowledge about the best methods of care for your loved one.

People afflicted with cognitive impairments require additional care to keep their emotional and physical functioning strong and healthy. The centers specialized professionals connect to deliver consistent, stable care while creating an environment of warmth and understanding.

Twin Oaks Center is located at 63 Locust St., Danvers. The support group is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jennifer Tineo at 978-777-0011.

One Life recovery program

One Life, a faith-based recovery program for those struggling with life-controlling issues (hurts, hang-ups, and habits), meets every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Danvers. This program will help you find freedom from addictive and compulsive thoughts, behavior patterns such as co-dependency, pornography, chemical dependency, eating disorders, depression, emotional/physical abuse, anger, and other personal struggles. This tried and proven recovery program uses traditional methods to build recovery for those struggling with life experiences that affect our peace. The First Baptist Church of Danvers is located at 1 Water St., Danvers. Contact by phone at 978-774-8277, by email at Baptist1@verizon.net, or visit them at http://www.fbcdanvers.org.

Stroke Survivor Support Group

A free monthly Stroke Survivor Support Group held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The group meets at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Gloucester in the Longan Room. The free program is facilitated by a variety of professionals affiliated with the stroke program at Beverly Hospital.

Light refreshments will be available. There is no fee and preregistration is not required. For further information or questions, please call Eileen Consentino at 978-922-3000, ext. 2295.

Young Moms Pregnancy Workshop

The Healthy Pregnancy Workshop isa class specifically for teens and young women. It is a two-hour class to be attended in the first or second trimester, focusing on healthy pregnancy. There is no fee. To register or for further information, please call 978-922-3000, ext. 2720.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free meeting meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-236-1650.

Melanoma Support Group

IMPACT Melanomasponsors a support group open to all those who have been diagnosed with Melanoma. The group is facilitated by Kelli Braga, LICSW, in the Garden Conference Room, located on the first floor of the Beverly Hospital.

The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6-7:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is requested. To register, or for further information, please contact Kelli Braga at Beverly Hospital 978-922-3000, extension 2710, or by calling theIMPACT Melanoma at 800-557-6352.

General Cancer Support Group

The General Cancer Support Group meets at Beverly Hospital on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Womens Health Building in the small conference room.

Preregistration is required by calling the Social Work Department at Beverly Hospital at 978-922-3000, ext. 2710.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, a program of Health Innovation, Inc., provides HIV, Hepatitis C testing, STI testing, Narcan and overdose prevention training, referrals to substance use treatment and mental health services.

Healthy Streets Outreach Program, is located at 100 Willow St., Second Floor, Lynn. For further information, please call: 781-592-0243.

Medication review

A free 15-minute review of medications may be scheduled with a registered pharmacist at Beverly Hospital. Appointments are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Participants are asked to bring a list of all medications, prescription and over-the-cou1nter medications, including vitamins, etc. To schedule a free and confidential appointment, please call Lahey Health Senior Care at 978-922-7018, ext. 1305.

Healthy Streets Outreach

Northeast Behavioral Health Healthy Streets Outreach Program provides rapid HIV testing, hepatitis C information, access to drug treatment, overdose prevention and Narcan training. All services, provided by NBH Healthy Streets Program, are available at various locations on the first Wednesday of the month. Please call 978-767-3913 or 781-592-0243 to reach the outreach team.

Help with hoarding issues

The North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering at North Shore Elder Services is the leader in providing a support system for those who are feeling overwhelmed by the stuff in their life. Many of us periodically reach a point where we need to simplify, organize and declutter. Sometimes we cannot do it alone and need some help in meeting this challenge; thats when the North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering can offer assistance.

If you or someone you know might benefit from any of the professional services NSCHC can offer, call 978-750-4540 and ask for Information Services to make a referral. There are no geographic or age restrictions for participating in any of the services.

NSCHC is located at North Shore Elder Services, 300 Rosewood Ave., Suite 200, in Danvers. For more information, please contact Marnie McDonald, LCSW at (978) 624-2207 or mmcdonald@nselder.org

Community CPR programs

Beverly Hospital is offering several American Heart Association CPR courses designed for non-medical personnel and teach the skills and techniques used in adult, infant and child CPR. This course also covers choking in adult and children, and the use of protection devices for mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn lifesaving CPR skills.

The cost of the course is $50 and includes the American Heart Association Heart Saver Student Workbooks. At the completion of the course you will receive an American Heart Association Heart Saver course completion card; this card signifies that you have successfully completed the CPR program.

The classes will run from 6-9 p.m. and are subject to cancellation due to low registration. The cost of the course is $50 and includes the textbook. To register or for further information , please contact Kim Regan at 978-922-3000, ext. 3436.

Suicide Survivor Support Group

SAFE PLACE, a peer-run suicide survivor support group is held for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The support group is sponsored by the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley of Lawrence.

Friends are welcome to attend the free support group that meets at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 705 Hale St., Beverly Farms on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no fee. Preregistration is not required.

For further information, please call Debbie Helms at 978-327-6671.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

The Beverly Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, located on the campus of Beverly Hospital. This free group meets in the Garden Room, located on the first floor.

Preregistration is not required, those wishing further information may call the Community Relations Department at Beverly Hospital 978-283-4000, ext. 585.

Grief recovery

G.R.A.S.P. Grief Recovery after a Substance Passing a support group for families or individuals who have lost a loved as a result of substance use or addiction, meets on the first Thursday of every month, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Highland Hall inside the auditorium at Salem Hospital. For more information, call 781-593-5224 or 978-354-2660 or online at http://www.grasphelp.org.

Young Moms Childbirth Preparation Series

The CYM Childbirth Preparation Series is specifically for teens and young women. This seven-week series follows the Healthy Pregnancy workshop. This series prepares young women and their support people for labor and delivery. The class meets one evening a week for seven weeks. There is no fee; preregistration is required by calling 978-922-3000, extension 2720.

Helping seniors stay healthy

This winter as the rate of senior hospitalization typically reaches its highest point of the year the Home Instead Senior Care, serving Danvers and surrounding areas, has committed to reducing area hospitalizations through the launch of a new informational campaign aimed at educating families how to help aging loved ones remain healthy at home year-round.

There are many things families can do to help keep their senior loved ones out of the hospital. In fact, in a new study of nurses who work primarily with seniors, 99 percent say that the role families play in keeping seniors out of the hospital is just as important as the role of the medical community.

From monitoring their taking of prescribed medications for chronic conditions to attending doctors visits and checking in to ensure doctors instructions are followed, their role as a medical advocate is critical.

To help family members identify and act on potential warning signs, Home Instead is offering Five Ways to Prevent Senior Hospitalizations guide, developed in partnership with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger, incoming president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

This free resource includes information about common risk factors and the steps that families can take to help ensure a healthy lifestyle. Additional free family resources can be found at http://www.preventseniorhospitalizations.com. To obtain a copy of the guide or to learn more about how you can help keep your senior loved one out of the hospital this winter, please call 978-725-5995.

Surgical Weight Loss info sessions

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is pleased to bring Surgical Weight Loss services to Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. While the actual surgery will be performed in Burlington, patients will now have the convenience of receiving preoperative and postoperative care close to home.

Surgical Weight Loss offers a multi-disciplinary team approach for treating obesity through a combination of surgery, behavioral health, and nutrition. This multi-disciplinary approach is the key to successful long-term weight loss and well-being.

As part of the offerings, free monthly bariatric information sessions are held at Lahey Outpatient Center, Danvers. These sessions are open to patients and the community, and are facilitated by surgeons and nurse practitioners of the program.

Patients who typically qualify for surgical weight-loss include those with a body mass index greater than or equal to 40, and/or a body mass index between 35 and 39 with at least one major medical co-morbidity, such as obstructive sleep apnea or hypoventilation syndrome, diabetes or hypertension.

Free upcoming Surgical Weight Loss info sessions are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please call 978-304-8020 for further information regarding upcoming programs.

Newly Bereaved Workshop

Held 5-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month at the Bertolon Center forGrief & Healing, 78 Liberty St., Danvers.The group is for those who have lost someone within the last three months.To sign up or forinformation: 855-774-5100; grief@caredimensions.org.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

Held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.second Thursday each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St. Group meets once a month at the Senior Center. Come meet other grandparents like you, get support, learn helpful informationand have some fun. Walk-ins are welcome. Held in the Meeting Room.For information: 978-921-6017.

Nar-Anon Support group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salvation Army building, 93 North St., Salem. Affected by someone elses addiction? Nar-anon offers Hope. Nar-Anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone elses Addiction. As a twelve-step program, Nar-Anon offers help by sharing experience, strength and hope. Meetings are open to family and friends of addicts in the North Shore area. Meetings will continue as long as they are needed by the community. There is parking in the rear of the building via Mason Street. All meetings are free, non denominational, all are invited.

Caregiver Support Group

Held 10-11:30 a.m. thesecond Tuesday of each month at the Beverly Senior Center, 90 Colon St.Come participate with other caregivers in confidential discussions about the difficulties and joys of caregiving for a loved one. The support of others who understand and have similar experiences can be exactly what you need. Held in the Conference Room. Sign upin advance. For information:978-921-6017.

Gloucester Stroke Club

Held 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month atAddison Gilbert Hospital, Longan Room,298 Washington St.,Gloucester.Support groups are a great way to meet each other, stroke survivors or caregivers who understand what you are going through. The club will offer members various activities such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, and health demonstrations - such as massage, blood pressure checks and other social activities.

Peer and Recovery Support Group

Held 7-8:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month in the doctors conference room at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly. These support groups are for family and friends of those dealing with mental health challenges and also for peers in recovery and meet the last Wednesday of each month. For information: 617-984-0504; csadkowski@yahoo.com; namigreaternorthshore.org.

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As per a recent research from Australia's national science agency CSIRO, the headway made in the first three weeks of a diet is associated with achieving greater weight loss success in the longer term.

The new analysis revealed those who started strongest in their weight loss journey were able to set up three and a half times greater overall achievement as compared to those who were slower to start the 12-week program.

The study of over 22,000 CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet members noted that the former kind of people were successful in losing 1kg or more each week for the first three weeks.

Lead CSIRO research scientist, Dr. Gilly Hendrie mentioned that the structuring, preparing and self-assessing were crucial according to the most successful members.

According to the research, those who achieved longer term results by losing the most weight in the initial three weeks of the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet gave themselves a minimum of two days to prepare ahead of the commencement.

They also used online scheduling and self-monitoring instruments 50 per cent extra than the rest of the users. In those leading weeks, they weighed up almost twice per week, got familiar with their meal plan and followed the food in every meal thrice a day.

Dr Hendrie recommended that the preparation was vital. She added that the most effective weight loss happened when people observed their meal plans and used the food tracker regularly to stay engaged and responsible.

Although it is understandable that diet and well-being has taken a backseat but there is evidence proving that with the right framework and schemes, people can set themselves up for a better weight loss journey.

To support Australians, the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet has presented a new development called the Interactive Start Strong Guide. This enhancement is a step-by-step instruction to get off to the greatest promising start on the 12-week program.

"CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet provides a strong framework to support this early and sustained weight loss also fitting into the habits of our new normal," Dr Hendrie said.

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MONTREAL, Sept. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - During the Covid 19 pandemic, 30% of Canadians have reported gaining weight during just the first few months. This is worrisome since obesity has been shown to be associated with more serious Covid 19 infections. In addition, new data fromCanadians who participated in a web-based health promotion program also demonstrated that during the pandemic adults with an ideal body weight, (Body Mass Index, or BMI of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2) suffered less from mental health issues including poor sleep, increased stress, and symptoms of depression. They were also up to three times more physically active than heavier individuals.

To help Canadian adults lose their "Covid 19 pounds" the MissionVAV Health Program will launch the Drop 5 Mission on September 21. This on-line weight management program, proven to help participants lose 5% of their weight and keep it off,is funded by Veterans Affairs Canada (#). It is designedto help individuals learn strategies that are essential for long-term weight management. The program combines education, digital tracking, social support and personalized health coaching.Given social isolation, health coaching will be provided by medical student volunteers from McGill University.

Dr Steven Grover, a Professor of Medicine at McGill, and one of the leaders of this program noted: "Health promotion and disease prevention are skills that most doctors struggle with. This is a win/win as medical students develop the skills to help their future patients adopt healthy lifestyle habits while teaching Drop 5 participants to manage the challenges associated with maintaining a healthy weight.

The Mission launches on Monday, Sept 21. Veterans and other Canadians who want to learn how to drop pounds (or inches) are welcome to joinand it's free.www.missionvav.com

#Grover S, Lowensteyn I, Marchand S, Dancausse S, Soussan E, Remple P, et al. The Evaluation of a Web-Based Weight Loss Program Among Military Personnel at CFB Halifax. Can J Diabetes. 2014;38(5): S38.

#Knuper B, Shireen H, Carrire K, Frayn M, Ivanova E, Xu Z, et al. The effects of if-then plans on weight loss: results of the 24-month follow-up of the McGill CHIP Healthy Weight Program randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2020; 21: 40.

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For further information: Dr Steven Grover, [emailprotected], 514-791-5688

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Managing weight is not always as simple as calories in, calories out, writes Baroness Bull. | PA Images

4 min read14 September

The Government has reiterated its intention to label foods with the number of calories they contain, despite a lack of strong evidence linking this to long-term weight loss.

The facts are clear: 67% of men and 60% of women in the UK are overweight or obese. Addressing the challenges this presents, to individuals and to health care services, is the right thing to do. But if strategies and campaigns are to be effective and to avoid unintended harms, they need to take into account the complex relationship between obesity and eating disorders and to recognise that managing weight is not always as simple as calories in, calories out.

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses. With an estimated 1.25 million sufferers in the UK, eating disorders have significant impacts on individuals, families, health systems and wider society.

Anorexia the eating disorder familiar to most has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Obesity is not, in itself, a mental health disorder, but many people with eating disorders (especially binge eating disorders) are also living with obesity. Treatment is therefore not as straightforward as eating less and exercising more.

For some people, over-eating is undoubtedly the major contributor to excess body weight. But for others, the causes of obesity are far more complex: genetics, hormonal changes, psychological, environmental or social factors.

In certain circumstances, restricting what you eat will be the answer, but research shows that outside of holistic weight management programmes, dieting actually results in weight gain over time and can also lead to binge eating.

Recurrent dieting increases 18-fold the risk of developing an eating disorder. On the face of it, eat less might seem like a logical message, but it may not be effective in the long term for those need to hear it and, at the same time, it can be dangerous for those who dont.

The eating disorder charity, Beat, is among voices expressing concerns about the recently launched anti-obesity strategy and, in particular, about proposed legislation to require larger restaurants, cafs and takeaway chains to label foods with the number of calories they contain.

The key campaign message lets do this emphasises personal responsibility in a way that stigmatizes those for whom the root causes of obesity are more complex

Government has reiterated its intention to proceed on this without consultation, despite a lack of strong evidence linking labelling to long-term weight loss and lived experience clearly demonstrating that for sufferers of eating disorders, labelling triggers excessive exercise and unhealthy behaviours. Calorie counting is well recognised as one such behaviour, described by one sufferer as an all-consuming obsession that began aged 12 and took over my life for 20 years.

The charity is also asking government to review the NHS Weight Loss Plan App, which does not restrict access to those under 18 or with an already low Body Mass Index, which promotes calorie counting and which assumes that weight loss is appropriate for everyone, despite the complex connections between obesity and eating disorders.

At the heart of governments anti-obesity strategy is a flawed premise, that body weight is always entirely under volitional control.

The key campaign message lets do this emphasises personal responsibility in a way that stigmatizes those for whom the root causes of obesity are more complex. Implying that weight reduction is just about getting a grip also implies that people who cant lose weight cannot get a grip. This not only allows important contributory issues, like health and social inequalities, to be ignored; it also perpetuates discriminatory stereotyping and encourages weight-shaming, which is shown to increase the likelihood of weight gain.

The first principle of any public health campaign must be primum non nocere: first, do no harm.

Yes, we need an anti-obesity strategy, but it must be sufficiently nuanced and appropriately targeted to avoid collateral damage to those people at risk of, living with, or recovering from eating disorders.

In obesity, as in life, one size does not fit all.

Baroness Bull is acrossbench member of the House of Lords.

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Gas in the stomach is usually a sign that a person is swallowing air when they eat or drink. Burping usually helps to release the gas and alleviate any bloating and discomfort.

Mild or infrequent episodes of stomach gas are not usually a cause for concern. However, frequent or persistent stomach gas can sometimes indicate an underlying gastrointestinal condition that requires treatment.

This article outlines the symptoms of stomach gas and its various causes. It also outlines the different treatment options for stomach gas and provides information about when to see a doctor.

There are various reasons why a person might experience gas.

Reasons for gas in the stomach and upper abdomen include:

People usually swallow a little bit of air while eating, and this can make the stomach or upper abdomen feel full. Burping generally helps to release the gas and reduce bloating and discomfort.

The NIDDK note that a person swallows more air during the following:

GERD is a condition in which stomach acid and other stomach contents frequently leak out of the stomach and up into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth and stomach.

The most common symptoms of GERD are acid reflux and heartburn. As a 2015 case study notes, stomach gas and belching are other common symptoms of GERD.

People who experience GERD-related stomach gas may notice that their burps have a foul taste or cause them to regurgitate food.

Below are some potential causes of gas in the lower abdomen.

A person experiencing symptoms of gas in the lower part of their belly or abdomen may be experiencing gas from fermentation.

Stomach acid helps to break down food and pass it on to the intestines. The intestines break down the food even further in a process that sometimes releases gases.

These gases either make their way to the stomach and leave the body as a burp or travel through the intestines and leave the body as flatulence.

Some foods may produce gas more than others. The NIDDK list some common foods that may cause gas, including:

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an umbrella term for a group of digestive symptoms that can cause pain, discomfort, and changes in bowel movements.

A person with IBS may experience an excessive amount of intestinal gas. This excess gas may lead to abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence. Other possible symptoms of IBS include:

The exact cause of IBS remains unknown. However, experts believe that it may be due to food passing through the intestines too quickly or too slowly.

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is the medical term for excess bacteria in the small intestine. Experts believe that the condition is due to a lack of movement in the small intestine.

Excessive intestinal bacteria can cause a build-up of gas, which may lead to bloating and flatulence.

Other possible symptoms of SIBO inlcude:

In extreme cases, the small intestine may be unable to absorb sufficient nutrients from food. This may lead to complications, such as weight loss and anemia.

A 2020 study notes that SIBO is a common but underdiagnosed condition, as the symptoms appear similar to other digestive disorders.

Frequent bloating and intestinal gas can sometimes indicate a food intolerance. This is where the body is unable to digest certain foods properly.

Common food intolerances include:

Celiac disease is similar to gluten intolerance but more severe. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which consuming gluten causes the immune system to attack healthy cells in the small intestine.

Some general symptoms of food intolerances include:

Some less common causes of stomach gas include:

Some causes of stomach gas may improve with home remedies alone. Others may require over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications.

A person who experiences mild or infrequent episodes of stomach gas may want to try home remedies before seeking a medical diagnosis and treatment. Below are some general tips for alleviating stomach gas at home.

Some lifestyle changes that may help to alleviate stomach gas include:

People may also benefit from keeping a food journal to record what and when they eat and when they experience symptoms. This will help to identify any trigger foods. After identifying the foods, a person can alter their diet to avoid those foods in the future.

Anecdotally, some people report relief from stomach gas using various herbs, such as:

In some cases, people may require OTC or prescription medications to help alleviate stomach gas and associated symptoms.

People with certain food intolerances can take digestive enzymes before a meal to help their body digest problematic foods. Common examples include taking lactase to help digest milk products or taking alpha-galactosidase (Beano) to help break down carbohydrates, fiber, and protein from beans and vegetables.

For someone already experiencing gas, OTC products containing simethicone can help combine gas bubbles, making the gas easier to pass. Examples of such products include:

Doctors may recommend prescription medications for people who cannot find relief from home remedies and OTC options.

The type of medication a doctor prescribes will depend on the underlying condition causing the gas. Some medications a doctor may prescribe include:

In many cases, gas in the stomach is not a cause for concern, and symptoms will pass with little or no treatment.

However, anyone experiencing frequent or persistent stomach gas should see their doctor for a full diagnosis.

Stomach gas that occurs alongside other symptoms, such as weight loss or changes in bowel movements, also warrants medical attention. These symptoms could indicate an underlying medical condition that requires treatment and management to prevent any long-term complications.

Mild or occasional stomach gas is usually not a cause for concern. In such cases, people can usually find relief using simple home remedies and OTC medications.

However, a person should see their doctor if they experience frequent or persistent stomach gas. This could be a sign of an underlying medical condition that requires treatment or careful management.

Treatment should help alleviate symptoms while preventing the risk of further health complications.

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